Description
Soft and chewy Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with rich cocoa flavor and a festive red color. Perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s, or any occasion.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon red food coloring
½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.
3. Mix in dry ingredients to form dough; chill for 1–2 hours.
4. Roll into balls, coat in powdered sugar, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
5. Cool on baking sheet, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Chill dough thoroughly for the best crinkle effect. Store cookies up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg